Eri Hao

Art graduate student Yu Xing (Muji Hsu) is forced by his professor to spend a month teaching at a rural high school as a substitute teacher in the hopes that the change of scenery will inspire Yu Xing and help him salvage his rejected graduation project. Upon his arrival, Yu Xing meets Xu Lu Hui (Andrew Chien), a cheerful high school student with a passion for painting but limited opportunities to pursue it. While their initial interactions aren't the smoothest, the two eventually strike up a deal together: if Lu Hui drives Yu Xing to outdoor sketch locations, Yu Xing will give Lu Hui private art lessons outside school hours. As they spend more time together and their bond deepens, Lu Hui begins to develop feelings for his substitute teacher. What will become of this forbidden romance?

Impression of Youth

🎨❤️ Colors of Passion 

The Liang family has been running a successful local bakery for more than 20 years. Now it is the turn of Liang Jing Cen (Eugenie Liu) to take over the family business. And the first thing she does is give the bakery a makeover: She spends a huge amount of money on decoration – only for the bakery’s property owner to drop a bombshell on the day she reopens the store: The store will be sold to a mysterious new owner, and the Liang family must move out as soon as their lease expires! eyewyw 

Liang Jing Cen tries her utmost to outbid the mystery bidder, but she does not have enough financial power to buy the store. But just as she is about to lose hope, a man named Guan Heng Wei (Marcus Chang) steps in with a lifeline. He will provide the money that she needs to buy the store. But only one condition: She must pose as a man – and pretend to be his lover! Guan Heng Wei wants to stop his grandmother’s attempts to force him into marriage, and thinks this plan will deter her once and for all. But is there more to this story than meets the eye? Do the Liang and Guan families have a shared past? And what will become of the fake couple once they try to put their plan into motion?

“Trick or Love” is a 2023 Taiwanese drama series that was directed by Hao Xin Xiang.

Trick or Love

❤️I loaf you a lot! 🍞

Pu Le Jian (Guo Yu Chen) is a young coffee shop staff member, but he dreams of becoming a popular YouTuber. He and one of his close friends make videos about discovering unusual and sometimes spooky places, but their efforts to create riveting content are amateurish and bumbling. Regardless, he refuses to give up, and spends his spare time at the cafe editing his videos.

One day, a young stranger named Amber (Lin Hui Min) comes to the coffee shop claiming to be a photography and film student who has returned from studying in the UK. Amber offers to give Pu Le Jian some pointers and improve the quality of his videos, and the latter happily accepts. Pu Le Jian and Amber begin to spend more time together, but the former can’t seem to shake off the feeling that he knows Amber from somewhere. A sense of mutual attraction begins to build between them, but Amber has secrets. And there are further pressures on the duo from Pu Le Jian’s mother, who keeps nagging him to get married, as well as his long-time friend and female workmate, who seems to have a crush on Pu Le Jian…

“DNA Says Love You” is a 2022 Taiwanese drama series that was directed by Eri Hao.

DNA Says Love You

⚗️Love chemistry🧬

SETTV

Romance novel editor Zheng Xiao En (Vivian Sung) finds herself daydreaming constantly about He Tian Hang (Marcus Chang), the handsome CEO of the company that occupies the building opposite from hers. One day, she magically finds herself transported into the pages of a romance novel, where she comes face-to-face with a business leader who looks identical to her crush. Excited, she decides to put her years of editing romance novels to work, utilizing all the tips and tricks she has read about to capture his heart. But there’s a catch: in this fictional world, she isn’t the heroic female lead character who’s destined for romance. Instead, she is an evil side character on the road to ruin. Can she flip the story on its head to end up with the man of her dreams? This 2020 Taiwanese drama series was directed by Hao Xin Xiang.

Lost Romance

The Hopeless Romantic Team

Lin An An (Chloe Xiang), an ordinary convenience store worker with a simple dream of securing a stable government job to support her aging grandfather, has her life transformed when You Yuan Le (Ben Wu), a successful internet platform CEO, sees her potential as an online sensation. Despite her initial reluctance, Yuan Le makes a bet with a top internet star that he can turn An An into an internet celebrity. Intrigued and challenged, An An agrees to work with Yuan Le, stepping out of her comfort zone and embracing an unexpected opportunity to pursue larger dreams. As she navigates this new world of online fame, An An begins to discover her hidden talents and confidence. "Let's Go Crazy on Live!" is a 2019 romantic comedy drama directed by Hao Hsin Hsiang.

Let's Go Crazy on Live!

Les't Go Crazy Live

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Su Hsiao Ching (Esther Yeh), a young professional in her late 20s, struggles to balance career success with family expectations. Her life becomes complicated when two influential men enter her world: Luo Cheng Kai (Marcus Chang), her eccentric and demanding new CEO, and Qu Zhih Jun (Sam Lin), a professional photographer who becomes her landlord. As these men potentially impact her professional and personal happiness, Hsiao Ching must navigate the challenges of being a "sandwich girl" caught between multiple pressures. This is a 2018 Taiwanese drama series directed by Hao Xin Xiang.

Between

The Sandwiched Team

SET TV

Chiang Chih Heng (Melvin Sia), a former mercenary and owner of Krisis security consultancy, and Ting Ruo Chin (Huang Wei Ting), a tenacious tabloid journalist known as the "Variety Queen," are professional rivals with contrasting careers. When they unexpectedly become stranded together on a desert island while en route to a news event, their antagonistic relationship is put to the test. Forced into close proximity, they must navigate their conflicting personalities and professional boundaries. As they struggle to survive and find a way back to civilization, unexpected dynamics begin to emerge between the protective bodyguard and the relentless reporter. "V-Focus" is a 2016 Taiwanese drama directed by Hao Xin Xiang.

V-Focus

The Bodyguards

The Yang brothers, each successful in his own right, lead seemingly perfect lives while avoiding romantic relationships. Yang Zhen Wei (Lin Yo Wei), the workaholic eldest, focuses solely on growing his catering business. Yang Zhen Hao (Tender Huang), the middle brother, works in entertainment and as a fitness instructor, while Yang Zhen Kai (Jolin Chien), the meticulous youngest, serves as CEO of the family empire. Their carefully constructed worlds are unexpectedly disrupted when they each encounter a woman who challenges their perspectives on love and personal connections. This is a 2016 Taiwanese drama series exploring the transformative power of unexpected romance.

Better Man

The Masculine Team

Ji Wen Kai (Aaron Yan) and Zhong Yu Tang (Joanne Tseng), childhood rivals with contrasting academic performances, find their roles dramatically reversed years later. After Yu Tang excels at MUSE Cosmetics and becomes a top secretary poised for promotion, Wen Kai, who previously struggled academically, returns as the company's new CEO after working abroad. Their unexpected reunion sparks tension as Wen Kai becomes Yu Tang's demanding boss, challenging her professional capabilities. Their competitive history and current power dynamics create a complex workplace relationship filled with potential romantic and professional challenges. As they navigate their new roles, they must confront their past perceptions and current professional expectations. This is a 2016 Taiwanese romantic comedy series that explores workplace dynamics and personal growth.

Refresh Man

The Marvelous Rivals

Hai Lin (Mandy Wei), a talented ballerina, experiences a devastating tragedy when a car accident claims her fiancé Xi Wei's (How Yao) life and causes her to miscarry. Overwhelmed by grief, she contemplates suicide until a mysterious magician offers her a chance to go back in time and relive her life with Shih Wei. The catch: she must sacrifice her most cherished possession. Returning to the past, Hai Lin discovers that Shih Wei no longer feels the same way about her, challenging her to rebuild their once-perfect relationship. Can she recreate the love they once shared and change their tragic destiny? This is a 2013 Taiwanese drama series exploring love, loss, and second chances.

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